Grants and Contracts Administrator, Outgoing Subawards – Office of Sponsored Programs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Evaluate, develop, and oversee outgoing subawards for the University.

• Establish subawards in ResearchUVA and Workday Financials.

• Examine subrecipients for adherence to University, federal, state, and sponsor regulations.

• Identify, articulate, and address subaward review issues through communication and follow-up with relevant stakeholders.

• Analyze and negotiate outgoing subaward agreements, amendments, and other collaborative research contracts.

• Conduct risk assessments regarding subrecipients' capability to fulfill subaward responsibilities.

• Manage a diverse portfolio and provide guidance to faculty and staff on research administration compliance.

• Ensure adherence to FAR, Uniform Guidance, sponsor policies, and related regulations.

• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for subrecipient monitoring, document collection, and subaward review and execution.

• Mentor and support new administrators.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

• Act as a primary contact for subrecipients and UVA departments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience is required.

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Strong listening and communication abilities.

• Capability to learn new systems and quickly understand new concepts and processes.

• Ability to work independently while also being an active contributor to the Pre-Award team.

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

• Experience with grants and contracts in research administration within a higher education institution is preferred.

• Familiarity with contractual provisions from federal and non-federal prime sponsors, Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) templates, and related subaward terms and conditions.

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification or similar qualification is preferred.

• Must not require sponsorship at this time.

• Successful completion of a background check is necessary prior to employment.

• A resume and cover letter are required.

• A minimum of three references is required via SkillSurvey; five references are requested.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefited position.

• Option to work on-site, hybrid, or fully remote, in accordance with the University's remote work guidelines.

• Benefits offered through the University of Virginia.